INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
water, warmed
1 1/4 oz
envelope fast-rise yeast
3/4 cup
whole milk, warmed
1/4 cup
granulated sugar
1/2 tsp
salt
1
large egg
3 tbsp
shortening or lard
2 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying
1 1/2 tbsp
whole milk (possibly more)
2 tbsp
pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp
maple extract
2 cups
powdered sugar
1 lb
center cut bacon
2/3 cup
brown sugar
2 tsp
freshly cracked black pepper
1 tsp
kosher salt